This cartridge is best suited for someone wanting to copy 78 rpm records to a digital format using a modern 2 speed turntable with a Pmount (T4P) tonearm. This is done by playing the 78 rpm record at 45rpm while recording it onto your computer. Most LP recording software can then speed up the sound to 78 rpm so that the resulting music can then be played back normally.

This product is a 'hybrid' solution consisting of an AT3482p cartridge with our 213-D3 78 rpm needle made Japan.

------------------------------------------------------------------Because this cartridge plugs directly into a rectangular socket at the end of the tonearm, it is known as a "T4P" Pmount cartridge. Other mounting characteristics are that it has no exposed wires in the back and is almost always found on a linear tracking turntable.

Notes:If your turntable is linear tracking it means the whole tonearm slides several inches from side to side as opposed to the standard type usually designated 'straight' or 'S shaped' which pivots on a stationary 'hub' assembly at the right rear corner of the turntable. A linear tracking turntable will generally have buttons you must operate to move the tonearm and will almost always be found with a Pmount cartridge. (Go back up one category and click on 1/2" mount if your turntable does not fit the linear tracking description above.)

Myth:Often people think they must have a brand of cartridge that matches their turntable brand. This is totally unnecessary and often impossible to achieve these days. In fact, the vast majority of turntable manufacturers, had a third party cartridge manufacturer make the cartridge on their behalf. Also cartridge wiring connections usually go straight to your amplifier, receiver or computer thus allowing the turntable to make no direct electrical changes to the cartridge output signal.

Comments: This is the best selling Pmount cartridge around. Audio Technica, a quality brand name has made this available as a great plug in quick replacement for any (T4P) Pmount linear tracking turntable. Virtually the same cartridge has been sold with and as original equipment across dozens of brands. for decades now. Rest assured if a search has brought you here it's the entry to mid level solution for any (T4P) Pmount linear tracking turntable regardless of the brand.

Can be used as a complete 78RPM ONLY cartridge solution for any part # below:

P-mount plugged easily into my old Sony linear tracker. Played at 45rpm, the 10" shellac 78's sound fine after digital conversion to 78. I cannot rate the "audiophile quality" of this cartridge/needle, because the 78's are 70 years old and VERY scratchy, but, the finished sound seems to be exactly what I remember as a child. Cartridge also came with a U-mount; I'm expecting to install the whole thing into the spare headshell of my pivoting turntable (BD2A). T.N. sells good products.

Did you find this helpful?1 of 1Found HelpfulReviewed by: Harvey from Chilliwack BC.
- 8/6/2014

5/5

78rpm cartridge

Brought back to life some old 78's I had acquired. Not many of this quality available elsewhere.

Did you find this helpful?Reviewed by: TK from Quarryville, PA.
- 5/22/2016